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VON Canada

Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home Support - Full-time

VON Canada

Merlin, ON
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  • Permanent job

  • Published since 9 day(s)

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

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Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program: Chatham Home Support Program
\u00A0Number of hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU
On-Call: No
Location (s): Chatham, ON\u00A0
Existing Vacancy: Yes - we're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Are you a recent graduate of a PSW Program in Ontario? You may qualify for the Personal Support Worker Return of Service (PSW ROS) through Health Force Ontario. This program provides a $10,000 incentive to eligible PSWs in exchange for a 12-month commitment to an eligible employer. To view eligibility requirements, click here:\u00A0www.healthforceontario.ca/pswros\u00A0

About us:
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VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide people with the support they need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.
VON - At the heart of care.
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About the role:
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As a Personal Support Worker (PSW), you'll use your training to provide person-centred care, support daily living, and help clients stay comfortable and independent in their own homes. You'll travel between clients' homes throughout the day, making every visit matter. Bring your skills to where they're needed most!
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What we offer:
  • Work to your full scope of practice
  • Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge
  • Comprehensive orientation program to ensure your success
  • Competitive salary and vacation time
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, LTD) for eligible employees and an Employee Assistance Program
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company contributions for eligible employees
  • Smartphone to help you stay organized and connected throughout your day\u00A0
  • Travel compensation and mileage

What you'll do:\u00A0

  • Provide care to clients in the comfort of their own homes
  • Help develop the client's care plan
  • Assist with personal care, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Aide with mobility and transfers to ensure safety and comfort
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals and perform light housekeeping duties
  • Offer respite care to families, allowing them a much-needed break
  • Monitor and maintain a safe home environment
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

  • Personal Support Worker or Developmental Services Worker certification
  • Nursing students who have completed first year of RPN or BScN or internationally educated nurses are eligible to apply
  • Must have a current Standard First Aid Certificate or CPR level C Certificate, if applicable to the work being performed
  • Must enjoy driving, have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
  • A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
VON Canada: Careers that fit your life. Join our team today!
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A quick note: This posting is for recruitment purposes. Full job descriptions are available.
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Working conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.
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Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants): If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s).\u00A0 If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its\u2019 discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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